Paraffin deposition in offshore oil production /

deep sea temperatures promote particle formation and

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Elphingstone, Gerald Mason
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1995.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:deep sea temperatures promote particle formation and
deposition and therefore be utilized in economic analyses of
deposition of paraffinic compounds. These solids can buildup
effects of different physical properties on paraffin
equations is solved using a combination of analytical and
established. The resulting system of partial differential
feasibility of a particular well is being determined. A
framework for predicting and analyzing phase transitions and
growth kinetics of solids formed in hydrocarbons is
important parameters of paraffin deposition are identified.
inside pipelines, significantly decreasing production rates.
model a system representing the growth of solid paraffin wax
numerical techniques. A computer simulation is developed to
offshore oil operations lead to a number of problems. Cool
on the interior wall of submerged oil production lines. The
producing wells.
The completed computer simulation can be used to quantify the
The extreme environmental conditions typically encountered in
Wax deposition is a critical factor when the economic
Item Description:"Major subject: Chemical Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xi, 169 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.